Ronnie was born in Waterbury on April 30, 1931, son of the late Anthony "Tony" and Lucy (Abriola) Pesino. He was a sergeant (T) in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict, having received the Korean Service Medal with three Bronze Stars, and a Combat Infantry Badge.

After the Army Ronnie co-owned and operated Pesino's Market in Wolcott. He worked many years for Cott Soda in sales and he retired in 1995 from his own route with Bachman Pretzels.

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